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laughably

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a manner that can be laughed at, humorous, in a laughable manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

so as to arouse or deserve laughter

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • her income was laughably small, but she managed to live well

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ridiculously, ludicrously, preposterously

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English laughable Middle English -ly English -ly English laughably From laughable + -ly.